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South Jersey indie rock impresario Jerry Ryan has been a tsunami of Makin Waves for more than a decade, and for that,...

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The New Jersey native spoke earnestly about what Ocean County did for him, his perspective on life, and his musical...

MAKIN WAVES WITH HOUSTON & THE DIRTY RATS

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Even during a pandemic, this punk rock three-piece are ‘Rockin’ the Dirty Jerz.’ The Phillipsburg-based punk trio Houston & the...

Makin’ Waves—The Makin’ Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen

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Makin Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen are left to right from top: Cold Weather Company, The Cryptkeeper Five, Katie Henry, Bobby...

Little Feat: As Good as a Thrill

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March 6, 2019 0

For 50 years, Little Feat have been laying down irresistible grooves. A band’s band, their fans include Bob Dylan, members...

Makin’ Waves Record of the Week: Karma Gambit’s This is Probably a Mistake, But…

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February 27, 2019 0

Karma Gambit’s debut LP, This is Probably a Mistake, But…, is a forceful forging of signature Jack Linden folk-rock with...

Makin’ Waves Scene Report: Lowlight, Atom Driver, Kosha Dillz, Andy B., Steve Dadaian, plus updates to the Makin’ Waves 2019 Concert Series

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Asbury Park-based Lowlight are on tour and will play a welcome-home show on March 3 at Danny Clinch Transparent Gallery...

Makin’ Waves Record of the Week: Matty Carlock’s “The Jailbirds”

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February 14, 2019 0

Matty Carlock follows several hip-hop singles with a return to his punk and singer-songwriter roots on his debut full-length, The...

Interview with Experiment 34: An Artist’s Duty

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February 13, 2019 0

In age when the most daring bands seem afraid or indifferent about taking a stand against social injustice, environmental despair,...

Makin Waves Record of the Week: Cyclone Static’s “From Scratch”

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February 7, 2019 0

The edges of Jersey City-based trio Cyclone Static’s debut full-length, “From Scratch,” for the nurturing Mint 400 indie are sharp...

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